Tuesday, 30 December 2014

Bye xxx

Yes, I've decided, the chronicle ends here.

I've examined the reasons for this in recent posts.

Projects have an appropriate lifespan. If they carry on too long quality diminishes, and creative energy is spent that could be better deployed elsewhere.

Many thanks again to all who've supported this blog. And to all who've made a positive contribution to trans culture.

I recommend these sites.

Here's a final farewell dance, a final celebration of the feminine, courtesy of Deb Rubin:







Lots of love and poignant farewell kisses to you all,
Deborah xxxx
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9 comments:

  1. Jonathan31 December 2014 at 00:33

    shame to see you pack in blogging, deb
    please let us know if you start up again
    jonathan
    xo

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  2. Deborah Kate31 December 2014 at 06:46

    Thanks J!

    I have had false endings before, haven't I?

    I'll certainly let you know if I resume in any way.

    Thanks a lot for all of your support, and for some interesting discussions.

    Lots of love,
    Deb xxx

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  3. Jack Molay31 December 2014 at 13:23

    I am going to miss your blog! It has meant a lot to me. But I take it that we will see you around elsewhere, right?

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  4. Deborah Kate1 January 2015 at 05:46

    Thanks a lot, Jack!

    I do not know where I will be in the future. I am making no commitments to be or not be anywhere. The option of starting a new blog is open, although I have no current plans to do so. I am afraid I don't have your dedication to helping others. A time away from online discourse might be fruitful for me. I expand on such thoughts in the previous post, 'Deborah in December'.

    It means a lot to me that my blog has meant a lot to you. Your contribution to the field towers above anyone else's, in fact is probably greater than everyone else's put together. It's not what you believe, it's what you actually do, what you actually create that really counts. Plus the maturity, sensitive humanity and principled liberalism with which you debate.

    Thanks and good luck, Jack!

    Lots of love,
    Deborah xxx

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  5. Unknown1 January 2015 at 08:51

    Farewell! Thanks so much for your blog, your insights, and your encouragement.

    I kind of understand your reasoning. My blog/twitter/etc has been quiet lately too because I've been struggling with finding something new to say. But that much introspection is emotionally exhausting. I think part of it is also that I've accepted my feminine side (a little) instead of suppressing it. Allowing that side to express herself online has actually reduced the pressure to do so. Just knowing I have the outlet when I need it is a great help. The downside is that there is less content from me, and sometimes I also feel like I owe it to the web to post more.

    Anyway.... I won't expect it, but I will be pleasantly surprised if I bump into you elsewhere online.

    I wish you all the best!

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  6. Deborah Kate1 January 2015 at 09:15

    Thanks a lot, Cassie!

    I completely agree with you about the initial benefits of expressing your feminine self online, and I have also felt the uncertainties you have felt about continuing. As I've written before, though, I have got a lot out of blogging, so you might yet find that it has further value for you.

    Good luck honey!
    Debs xxx

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  7. Nadine Spirit11 January 2015 at 07:48

    Goodbye Deborah! Thanks for what you have done. Hope to see you around, :)

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  8. Deborah Kate13 January 2015 at 07:18

    Thanks a lot Nadine! Good luck with everything,

    Love,
    Debs xxx

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  9. Anonymous23 December 2015 at 10:58

    Dear Deb,

    Having only very recently being introduced to you on Jack's Crossdream Life and thus learning about your blog, I am missing it already. You write from the heart and you give words and validation of thoughts and feelings that are a huge part of me.

    I also comprehend the need to "do something else." The Internet can become kind of an addiction. Or, we find that the thrill and affirmation of being ourselves - so anonymously - wears out and is no longer close to satisfying. I'm well familiar with that, unfortunately.

    So I too come and go. Like my trans longings ebb and flow so do my needs and joy at reading and commenting freely without shame or fear always seem to return. I hope that, someday, we hear from you again.

    Love,

    Emma

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